Weather Alert in Indiana
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 10:57PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
AREAS AFFECTED: Gibson, IN; Knox, IN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Elliston, and Hazleton. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Spencer and Petersburg. .Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread flooding. Additional rainfall over the weekend and next week could lengthen the amount of time the river remains in flood. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, A flood of this height causes great agricultural damage from June through August. Some river cabin residents evacuate. Most local roads flood. Several oil fields are inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 24.3 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 200 PM EST /100 PM CST/.
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